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Cadillac CTS

The Cadillac CTS is a luxury mid-size car produced by Cadillac, a division of General Motors, from 2003 to 2019.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

The Cadillac CTS is a luxury mid-size car produced by Cadillac from 2003 to 2019, offered in sedan, wagon, and high-performance CTS-V variants across three generations.

What it is

The Cadillac CTS was Cadillac’s mid-size luxury car aimed at competing with other premium sedans. It went through three generations and included both standard luxury trims and high-performance CTS-V models. The CTS debuted in 2003 and ended production in 2019.

Key details

The CTS was designed as a rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan, later also offered with all-wheel drive. Engine choices changed over time, including 3.2 L and 3.6 L V6 engines, a 2.0 L turbo I4, and a supercharged V8 in CTS-V models. The third generation launched for the 2014 model year.

Why it matters

The Cadillac CTS was sold in Canada and is relevant to Canadian used-car shoppers seeking a luxury sedan with rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive options. Reliability ratings vary by model year, so maintenance history and inspection matter on used examples.

In short

  • Produced from 2003 to 2019 across three generations.
  • Offered as sedan, wagon, and high-performance CTS-V.
  • Engine options included turbo I4, V6, and supercharged V8.
  • Available with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Canadian angle

The Cadillac CTS was sold in Canada and is relevant to Canadian used-car shoppers seeking a luxury sedan with rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive options.

Quick questions

What is the Cadillac CTS?
The Cadillac CTS is a luxury mid-size car made by Cadillac from 2003 to 2019.
What years was the Cadillac CTS made?
The Cadillac CTS was produced from 2003 through 2019.
Is the Cadillac CTS reliable?
Reliability is mixed and depends on the model year. Some sources rate certain CTS years around average for luxury midsize cars, so maintenance history and inspection matter on used examples.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_CTS
    Supports: Production years, model description, and engine history.
  2. Edmunds — https://www.edmunds.com/cadillac/cts/2014/review/
    Supports: 2014 engine options and a reliability rating for the 2014 model year.
  3. Kelley Blue Book — https://www.kbb.com/cadillac/cts/2019/
    Supports: 2019 pricing and engine options.
  4. Consumer Reports — https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cadillac/cts/
    Supports: Model-year engine history and general reliability context.
  5. Car and Driver — https://www.caranddriver.com/cadillac/cts/2019/review-pricing-and-specs
    Supports: 2019 engine output and model positioning.